Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Monday morning I caught a early early flight with a few of my dad's friends from Bali to the island of Java. Yogyakarta was our destination to see the two fantastically famous temples there Prambanan (Hindu) & Borobudur (Buddhist). Both were stunning, but were particularly interesting because we had these fantastic guides. They were both were so well spoken and informative that it made me appreciate where I was much more than if I went alone or tourist book in hand.

Danick and I also took a drive to Solo where the market was rumored to have the best (and cheapest) fabric in the area. The drive was epic, winding through the mountain villages lasting much longer then expected, but totally worth it to see the country side. The drive back in the dark was a true test of patience. We got to the market a little late to really dive in, but I still managed to scoop a great deal of amazing beautiful fabrics. It was hard to believe all this happened within the span of barely two days. Then, before I knew it, I found myself back in the arms of Bali. I'm hooked.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

As I mentioned in my previous "catching up" post today I arrived in Bali on Tuesday after 20+ hours of travel. I was met at the airport by a driver arranged by my father who is here in Bali teaching Astrology classes. It took about an hour car ride to Ubud where I am staying for the majority of the trip (plus some beach time and a quick trip to Java). After arriving two full days were spent here without power due to a coconut tree falling and taking out a power line. There has been more rain this September then ever recorded, or at least that's what someone told me.

It's wet, hot and the most beautiful place I think I have ever been for many various reasons including the landscape, the endless ceremonies- I specifically love the offerings (and their placement) that are left everywhere (called canang sari) and the wild colors.

Here I am in Bali. I've been here 4 full days, 2 of them were spent without power in the village our hotel is in. For my own sanity's sake of keeping track of my life (a large reason I have this blog) I always prefer to blog things in order of occurrence. So, keeping that in mind I had a 24 hour "layover" in Los Angeles on my way here to break up my insanely long flight (from Los Angeles to Taipei it was 13 hours, then another 5 to Bali). While in LA I crammed in a bunch of hangout time with a few of my LA fav's, I even managed to do a studio visit with my lady Gia Bahm designer behind the line Unearthen. It was something like no sleep for the wicked, except I think it's a revised better version of that.

Waving goodbye to the sun from Evan's compound

Gia & Jody inside the cozy tiny compound at Evan Murphy's(p.s. those are his amazing work in progress paintings in the back ground)

On our way to a house party we all went to a opening at Actual Size Gallery. Music in the middle of the street + far too many people to even see the projection inside the tiny space. But the music set up outside looked great.

The next morning Gia took me to her new (to me) studio. This is where Unearthen happens. I wanted to check out the space and see photos of her soon-to-be released new line of rings.

She also hooked me up with some quarts crystals from her back-stock for a project I am working on for an upcoming event in Milwaukee called HoverCraft. Super excited, I am actually MAKING stuff (more on that later). It has been a long time.

Gia's space was nothing but amazing and I wouldn't of expected less. I suggest you keep an eye out for her new line that I will be available through her showroom Opening Ceremony fairly soon. Like everything Gia makes they are magically beautiful with the finest attention to detail that easily set's her work a part from others.

Thank you Evan, Gia & Jason for the best 24 hour layover I've ever had. And, now I get to move onto magical Bali-land.

Hello.Over the past 10 years I've used this blog for various purposes. Before I had a website or instagram existed it provided me a home base for my photographs, acting as the core method of communication. I've also used it as a way to keep track of projects, events and places I am visiting.

Now that I'm not on the go as much I post less frequently, but will continue to make updates when I feel inspired.